48th Annual EARCOS Leadership Conference 2016 October 27-29, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Create, Connect, Commit About EARCOS The East Asia Regional Council of Schools is an organization of 152 member schools in East Asia. These schools have a total of more than 118,542 pre- K to 12th grade students. EARCOS also has 162 associate members—textbook and software publishers and distributors, universities, financial planners, architectural firms, insurance companies, youth organizations, etc.—and 35 individual members. Membership in EARCOS is open to elementary and secondary schools in East Asia which offer an educational program using English as the primary langauge of instruction, and to other organizations, institutions, and individuals interested in the objectives and purposes of the Council. General Information EARCOS holds one leadership conference every October and one teachers’ conference every March. In addition, EARCOS funds several weekend institutes hosted by member schools throughout East Asia. EARCOS also organizes a meeting for EARCOS heads of schools every April. EARCOS publishes its newsletter, the EARCOS Journal, which is distributed to its members three times a year, and a directory of all of its members. Objectives and Purposes To promote intercultural understanding and international friendship through the activities of member schools. To broaden the dimensions of education of all schools involved in the Council in the interest of a total program of education. To advance the professional growth and welfare of individuals belonging to the educational staff of member schools. To facilitate communication and cooperative action between and among all associated schools. To cooperate with other organizations and individuals pursuing the same objectives as this council. The EARCOS Trustees The EARCOS Staff Margaret Alvarez Stephen Cathers Diane Lewthwaite President Vice President Secretary ISS International School Korea International School Fukuoka International School (L-R front) April Asiño, Vitz Baltero, and Elaine Repatacodo Tarek Razik Anna Marsden Norma Hudson (L-R back) Ver Castro, Rod Catubig, Joe Petrone, Dick Krajczar, Treasurer International School Suva International School Kuala Lumpur Sonny Robert Viray, and Edzel Drilo International School of Beijing Stephen Dare Andrew Davies David Toze, Former President Hong Kong Academy International School Bangkok International School Manila This conference program belongs to: Name: School: Larry Hobdell (ex officio) U.S. Department of State Regional Education Officer, East Asia Welcome Message from the EARCOS Board President Dear Delegates: A very warm welcome to our 48th annual Leadership Conference. This year’s theme, “Create, Connect, Commit”, reflects the development projects that many of us are engaged in as we strive to: create engaging learning experiences for our students, connect them to learning experiences around the world and commit our school teams and our students to organizational values. The diversity, relevance, quality and regional knowledge offered by our presenters and workshop leaders promise a conference experience that will advance our growth as school leaders. Such diversity, quality and meaningful experiences would not be possible without the commitment of our EARCOS Office. Under the direction of our tireless Executive Director, Dick Krajczar, the EARCOS Team has once again excelled! We thank you for the unique and warm service you provide our schools. We are grateful to all of our delegates, presenters, exhibitors and sponsors for their support. Without you, EARCOS’ mission to advance professional growth, facilitate cooperative action, and promote intercultural understanding and international friendship would be incomplete. Have a wonderful conference, Margaret Alvarez President, EARCOS Board Welcome Message from the EARCOS Executive Director Dear Delegates: Welcome to EARCOS Leadership Conference (ELC) 2016 and the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Our theme, “Create, Connect, Commit” will be a major discussion point in all of our EARCOS schools. It is exciting to be in Kuala Lumpur and to celebrate EARCOS’ 48th conference. We registered nearly 1200 delegates and look forward to an inspiring and instructive conference. The hotel staff is so welcoming and supportive; I know you will enjoy their outstanding service. The ELC has two excellent keynote presenters, Sir John Jones, and Ruby Payne, plus you will be inspired by four of our own colleagues, who will present their “Leadership Stories” on Saturday, October 29th. We have 16 preconference offerings and 142 workshop sessions, all geared to meet the needs of our schools and board leaders. EARCOS is fortunate to have so many of our own school leaders who volunteered to present workshops. Their contributions help to make EARCOS the great organization that it is! Thanks to Margaret Alvarez, our board president, and members of the EARCOS board for their leadership and vision. This will be Anna Marsden and Tarek Razik’s last conference as board members. They have served with distinction and dedication to our membership. We are happy that Tarek will continue in the EARCOS region at Jakarta Intercultural School. And, we wish Anna the very best in all her future endeavors. Finally, it is always my wish for our delegates to initiate new, reinforce existing, and renew already strong networking contacts, to be challenged by our presenters, to find new friends and strengthen already solid friendships, and to enjoy renowned EARCOS hospitality. Visit our exhibitors and let them know that you appreciate their sponsorship, which helps us provide the best conference possible. This year they will be located in the ballroom foyer, and one floor up on the lower level lobby. Coffee breaks will be at both locations. Please visit them and support their organizations. Thanks to our staff of Dr. Joe Petrone, Edzel, Elaine, Robert, Ver and MS.VITZ I’m proud and happy to be the director of this wonderful organization. Dick Krajczar and the EARCOS Team “Create, Connect, Commit.” 1 Table of Contents 1 Welcome Message 2 Table of Contents & Conference at the Glance 4 Meeting & Banquet Rooms Floor Plan 6 EARCOS Strategic Plan 8 PRECONFERENCES 12 FIRST DAY OF CONFERENCE Keynote Speaker: Sir John Jones Creative Leadership or Preparing Our Students for a World that Doesn’t Exist 14 SESSION 1 18 SESSION 2 20 SESSION 3 22 SESSION 4 24 Welcome Reception & Cultural Events 26 SECOND DAY OF CONFERENCE Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ruby Payne The famous Petronas Towers in Kuala A Framework for Understanding Socio-Economic Classes and Thinking Lumpur, Malaysia 28 SESSION 5 30 SESSION 6 Front cover photo by Joost Meyer 32 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Job-Alikes ISS Heads of Schools Meeting 34 THIRD DAY OF CONFERENCE Leadership Stories 36 SESSION 7 38 SESSION 8 42 SESSION 9 44 Closing Reception Golf Tournament WASC- Focused Visiting Committee Member Training 48 Presenters’ Biographies 62 Delegate List EARCOS Registration Desk Hours 09:00-17:00 Sunday | 23 October 2016 07:30-18:00 Monday | 24 October 2016 07:00-20:00 Tuesday | 25 October 2016 07:00-21:00 Wednesday | 26 October 2016 06:30-18:00 Thursday | 27 October 2016 Conference at a Glance SUNDAY | 23 October 2016 09:00-17:00 EARCOS Registration MONDAY | 24 October 2016 07:30-18:00 EARCOS Registration 08:30-16:00 EARCOS Board Meeting TUESDAY | 25 October 2016 07:00-20:00 EARCOS Registration 08:00-20:00 International School Leadership Program University of San Francisco / Washington State University 08:30-16:30 Nigel Forbes-Harper - IB Preconference Rami Madani / Paul O’Neill - Curriculum Marc Frankel (For EARCOS Members Only) - LTP Marilyn George - WASC Focus on Learning Accreditation Training APAC Athletic Directors’ Meeting ACAMIS Board Meeting 10:00-10:30 Morning Coffee Break 12:00-13:00 Lunch 15:00-15:30 Afternoon Coffee Break 2 EARCOS Leadership Conference 2016 Conference at a Glance WEDNESDAY | 26 October 2016 08:15-09:00 Introduction of Speaker 07:00-21:00 EARCOS Registration Keynote Address: Dr. Ruby Payne 08:00-20:00 International School Leadership Program 09:00-09:45 Tea & Coffee Break University of San Francisco / Washington 09:45-11:00 SESSION 5 State University 10:00 - 11:15 AD Institute 11:00 - 11:15 Travel Time P R E C O N F E R E N C E S 08:30-16:30 Nigel Forbes-Harper - IB (2nd Day) 11:15-12:30 SESSION 6 School Board Preconference 11:15 -12:30 Athletic Directors’ Job-Alikes (Session A) Mina Merkel 12:30 -13:45 Lunch (Session B) Mark Frankel / Abigail Delessio 13:45-14:30 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Business Managers’ (EARASBO) - Mike Rodman / 13:45-16:30 Job-Alikes Tim King Admissions Personnel Jennifer Abrams High School Principals Margaret Alvarez / Liz Duffy / Anna Marsden / Middle School Principals Joe Petrone Elementary School Principals Jonathan Borden Development Eeqbal Hassim Curriculum Coordinators Lance King Human Resources Laura Lipton I.T. Directors Rami Madani Board Members Jennnifer Sparrow Deputy Heads of School Deb Welch Kendall Zoller 14:30-16:30 Job-Alikes for Heads (after AGM) 08:30-14:30 Marilyn George Heads, Large Schools 08:30-16:30 ACAMIS Board Meeting Heads, Medium Schools 09:00-16:30 APAC Activity Directors’ Meeting Heads, Small Schools 10:00-10:30 Morning Coffee Break 12:00-13:00 Lunch 15:00-15:30 Tea & Coffee Break 13:00-16:30 APAC Heads Meeting 16:30 ISS Heads of Schools Meeting 15:00-15:30 Afternoon Coffee Break 3rd Day of Conference - SATURDAY | 29 October 2016 1st Day of Conference - THURSDAY | 27 October 2016 06:45-07:45 WASC Breakfast